Thursday, June 16, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Justin Verlander |
| P Two | Juan Nicasio |
| C | Stephen Vogt |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Hernan Perez |
| OF One | Nelson Cruz |
| OF Two | Franklin Gutierrez |
| OF Three | Bryce Harper |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 100.90 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | DET | $10,000 | 28.10 | 2.80 |
| Scott Kazmir | OAK | $8,800 | 28.50 | 3.20 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,100 | 26.50 | 2.90 |
| J.A. Happ | SEA | $8,000 | 27.70 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Gibson | MIN | $5,600 | 22.70 | 4.10 |
| Matt Wisler | SD | $7,500 | 24.60 | 3.30 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | BOS | $7,000 | 26.50 | 3.80 |
| J.A. Happ | SEA | $8,000 | 27.70 | 3.50 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,500 | 10.50 | 3.00 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,800 | 10.30 | 3.70 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,600 | 9.70 | 3.70 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $3,300 | 9.70 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Kratz | KC | $2,000 | 7.40 | 3.70 |
| Tyler Flowers | CHW | $2,500 | 8.30 | 3.30 |
| Bobby Wilson | TB | $2,500 | 6.80 | 2.70 |
| Rene Rivera | TB | $2,000 | 7.20 | 3.60 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $3,600 | 12.40 | 3.40 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $3,600 | 11.40 | 3.20 |
| Byung-ho Park | MIN | $2,800 | 11.40 | 4.10 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,200 | 11.10 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,700 | 9.60 | 3.50 |
| Max Muncy | OAK | $0 | ||
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,600 | 9.00 | 3.50 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $3,600 | 12.40 | 3.40 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,400 | 12.20 | 3.60 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,100 | 11.10 | 3.60 |
| Logan Forsythe | TB | $3,000 | 10.60 | 3.50 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,600 | 10.10 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,500 | 10.10 | 4.00 |
| Aaron Hill | ARZ | $2,500 | 8.50 | 3.40 |
| Jed Lowrie | HOU | $3,000 | 9.70 | 3.20 |
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,100 | 7.30 | 3.50 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,300 | 12.60 | 3.80 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,300 | 10.20 | 4.40 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $3,600 | 10.20 | 2.80 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,000 | 9.60 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,500 | 7.80 | 3.10 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,300 | 10.20 | 4.40 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,300 | 12.60 | 3.80 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,000 | 9.60 | 3.20 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,400 | 12.80 | 3.80 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,300 | 12.00 | 5.20 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,600 | 11.20 | 3.10 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 11.00 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,300 | 12.00 | 5.20 |
| Paul Janish | BAL | $0 | ||
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,800 | 10.20 | 3.60 |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | $3,600 | 10.10 | 2.80 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,000 | 14.10 | 3.50 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $3,600 | 12.40 | 3.40 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,100 | 11.60 | 3.70 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $2,600 | 11.60 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 9.90 | 3.40 |
| Kyle Waldrop | CIN | $0 | ||
| Jaff Decker | PIT | $0 | ||
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $2,600 | 11.60 | 4.50 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.